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Published 23 Apr 2024, 18:19 BST

Official UK procurement notice

LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts

Official notice

Authority: LiveWest Homes Limited (Public body)

4 lotsWorksCompetitive dialogueMax 2 lots per supplier
Published estimate£274,300,000total for 4 lots
Submissions closed 23 May 2024awarded 25 Dec 2024
Awarded to Cardo (West & Wales) Limited, IAN WILLIAMS4 awards

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

LiveWest has appointed Cardo Ltd to deliver Energy Efficiency Retrofit works for Lot 1 (Cornwall) and Lot 3 (North Devon and South Somerset). Ian Williams Ltd has been appointed to deliver Lot 2 (South Devon) and Lot 4 (Bristol, Bath and the West of England).

Each contract has a potential duration of up to 15 years, comprising an initial 5-year term with two optional 5-year extensions.

The contracts were procured through a Competitive Dialogue procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This approach enabled LiveWest to refine the scope, delivery model and commercial structure to ensure best value, quality, and collaborative working throughout the programme.

These appointments will support LiveWest’s programme to improve the energy efficiency of homes across the Southwest, bringing properties currently below EPC C up to the EPC C standard.

CPV: Boiler installation work · Boilers · Central-heating boilers · Central-heating installation work · Central-heating radiators · Construction work · District heating boiler · Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment · Electrical wiring work · Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy · Heat pumps · Heating works · +19 more

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value (£274,300,000 together) · win at most 2 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Energy Efficiency Retrofit Works - CornwallAwardedPublished value£70,700,000

Lot 1 will cover Energy Efficiency Retrofit work across Cornwall.

Expected work under the contract will include Insulations works; (EWI/IWI/Cavity/Loft/Suspended Floors/Room in Roof/Flat Roof Insulation/Cavity wall extraction (where applicable)), A++ windows/triple glazed and doors replacements. Roof replacements incorporating new insulation, Energy efficient condensing gas Boilers with A+ efficiency rating, Solar/PV panel system with Battery Storage, Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Combined Heat and Power Systems (CHP), District Heating, Infrared Heating, High Heat Retention Storage Heaters, Electric Boilers, Hybrid Heat Pumps (Hydrogen boilers combined with electrically driven heat pumps), MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery), Smart Technology. Additional information: Prospective bidders should note TUPE may apply to the contract; prospective bidders are advised to seek their own independent advice about the implications of TUPE.

Delivery: South West · Cornwall
Extensions: There is an option to extend the contract after an initial 5 year term for a further ten years (5+5 years)Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - South DevonAwardedPublished value£69,300,000

Lot 2 will cover Energy Efficiency Retrofit work across South Devon.

Expected work under the contract will include Insulations works; (EWI/IWI/Cavity/Loft/Suspended Floors/Room in Roof/Flat Roof Insulation/Cavity wall extraction (where applicable)), A++ windows/triple glazed and doors replacements. Roof replacements incorporating new insulation, Energy efficient condensing gas Boilers with A+ efficiency rating, Solar/PV panel system with Battery Storage, Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Combined Heat and Power Systems (CHP), District Heating, Infrared Heating, High Heat Retention Storage Heaters, Electric Boilers, Hybrid Heat Pumps (Hydrogen boilers combined with electrically driven heat pumps), MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery), Smart Technology. Additional information: Prospective bidders should note TUPE may apply to the contract; prospective bidders are advised to seek their own independent advice about the implications of TUPE.

Delivery: South West · South Devon
Extensions: There is an option to extend the contract after an initial 5 year term for a further ten years (5+5 years)Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - North Devon and South SomersetAwardedPublished value£66,700,000

Lot 3 will cover Energy Efficiency Retrofit work across North Devon and South Somerset.

Expected work under the contract will include Insulations works; (EWI/IWI/Cavity/Loft/Suspended Floors/Room in Roof/Flat Roof Insulation/Cavity wall extraction (where applicable)), A++ windows/triple glazed and doors replacements. Roof replacements incorporating new insulation, Energy efficient condensing gas Boilers with A+ efficiency rating, Solar/PV panel system with Battery Storage, Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Combined Heat and Power Systems (CHP), District Heating, Infrared Heating, High Heat Retention Storage Heaters, Electric Boilers, Hybrid Heat Pumps (Hydrogen boilers combined with electrically driven heat pumps), MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery), Smart Technology. Additional information: Prospective bidders should note TUPE may apply to the contract; prospective bidders are advised to seek their own independent advice about the implications of TUPE.

Delivery: South West · North Devon and South Somerset
Extensions: There is an option to extend the contract after an initial 5 year term for a further ten years (5+5 years)Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - Bristol, Bath and West of EnglandAwardedPublished value£67,600,000

Lot 4 will cover Energy Efficiency Retrofit work across Bristol, Bath and the West of England.

Expected work under the contract will include Insulations works; (EWI/IWI/Cavity/Loft/Suspended Floors/Room in Roof/Flat Roof Insulation/Cavity wall extraction (where applicable)), A++ windows/triple glazed and doors replacements. Roof replacements incorporating new insulation, Energy efficient condensing gas Boilers with A+ efficiency rating, Solar/PV panel system with Battery Storage, Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Combined Heat and Power Systems (CHP), District Heating, Infrared Heating, High Heat Retention Storage Heaters, Electric Boilers, Hybrid Heat Pumps (Hydrogen boilers combined with electrically driven heat pumps), MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery), Smart Technology. Additional information: Prospective bidders should note TUPE may apply to the contract; prospective bidders are advised to seek their own independent advice about the implications of TUPE.

Delivery: South West · Bristol, Bath and West of England
Extensions: There is an option to extend the contract after an initial 5 year term for a further ten years (5+5 years)Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality: 70%
  • Cost: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 70
  • Cost: 30
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    As detailed in the procurement and tender documents

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Competitive dialogue
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
23 Apr 2024, 18:19 BST
Last source update
23 Mar 2026, 12:02 GMT
Authority reference
Ech1254
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-026200
Classification (CPV)
Boiler installation workBoilersCentral-heating boilersCentral-heating installation workCentral-heating radiatorsConstruction workDistrict heating boilerElectrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipmentElectrical wiring workElectricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
+21 moreHeat pumpsHeating works
Delivery area
South West (UKK1)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0454a5 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

As detailed in the procurement and tender documents

Publisher note: Participants were able to bid for all lots, but could only be awarded a maximum of two lots. If a bidder was successful at Final Tender stage for more than two lots, they would be asked to select which of the lots won they would like to be awarded. The lots they choose to 'step aside' on will be awarded to the second place participant. Although Contracts will be awarded on a regional basis as per the lot structure, LiveWest reserved the right to issue work to the supplier in any other lot, should they desire. For example, if there is a requirement for work under Lot 1 and the awarded Contractor is unable to complete this within the required timescales, then LiveWest can then access Lot 2 as an alternative LiveWest reserved the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the contract at any stage of the procurement process. LiveWest also reserved the right not to award the contract. Nether LiveWest, Echelon nor any person on whose behalf this procurement is undertaken is to be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for the contract. All Contract Values shown are INCLUSIVE of VAT

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Submission deadline
23 May 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

23 May 2024 → 23 Mar 2026 · 2 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    23 May 2024, 12:00 BST
  2. Notice published214 days ago
    23 Mar 2026, 12:02 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    23 Mar 2026, 12:02 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 4
Awarded value £228,183,0004 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 18
Contracts signed 4latest 25 Dec 2024
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Works - Cornwall1 award
Cardo (West & Wales) LimitedLiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- Cornwall£56,333,000 †—Awarded
Lot 2 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - South Devon1 award
IAN WILLIAMSLiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- South Devon£55,583,000 †—Awarded
Lot 3 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - North Devon and South Somerset1 award
Cardo (West & Wales) LimitedLiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- North Devon & South Somerset£57,750,000 †—Awarded
Lot 4 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - Bristol, Bath and West of England1 award
IAN WILLIAMSLiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- Bristol, Bath and West of England£58,517,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- Cornwall · Cardo (West & Wales) Limited

    Signed
    25 Dec 2024
    Value
    £56,333,000
    Status
    active
  • LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- South Devon · IAN WILLIAMS

    Signed
    25 Dec 2024
    Value
    £55,583,000
    Status
    active
  • LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- North Devon & South Somerset · Cardo (West & Wales) Limited

    Signed
    25 Dec 2024
    Value
    £57,750,000
    Status
    active
  • LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- Bristol, Bath and West of England · IAN WILLIAMS

    Signed
    25 Dec 2024
    Value
    £58,517,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Works - Cornwall4bids———
2 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - South Devon5bids———
3 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - North Devon and South Somerset4bids———
4 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - Bristol, Bath and West of England5bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

LiveWest Homes Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawHousing and community amenities 1 Wellington Way,, Exeter, UK, EX5 2FZContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of England and WalesMediation bodyReview body London

Bidders & participating suppliers

2 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria